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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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