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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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