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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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