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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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