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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources