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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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