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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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