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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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