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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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