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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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