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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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