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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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