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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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