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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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