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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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