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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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