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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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