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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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