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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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