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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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