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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education