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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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