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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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