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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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