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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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