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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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