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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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