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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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