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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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