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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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