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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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