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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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