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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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