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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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