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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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