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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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