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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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