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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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