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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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