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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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