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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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