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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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