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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models 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 participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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