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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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