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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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