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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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