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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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