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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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