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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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