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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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