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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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