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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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