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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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