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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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