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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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