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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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