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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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