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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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