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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources