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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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