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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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