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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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