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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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