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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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