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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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