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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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