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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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