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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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