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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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