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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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