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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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