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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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