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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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