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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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