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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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