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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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