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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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