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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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