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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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