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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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