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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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