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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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