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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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