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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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