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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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