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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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