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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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