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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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