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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education