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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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