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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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