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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key 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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