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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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