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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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