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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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