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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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