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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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