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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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