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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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