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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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