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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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