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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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