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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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