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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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