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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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