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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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