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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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