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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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