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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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