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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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