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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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