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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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