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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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