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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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