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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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