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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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