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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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