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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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