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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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