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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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