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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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