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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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