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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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