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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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