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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores 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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