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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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