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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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