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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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