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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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