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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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