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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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