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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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