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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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