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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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