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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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