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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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