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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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