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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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