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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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