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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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