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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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