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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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