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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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