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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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