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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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