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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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