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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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