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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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