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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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