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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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