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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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