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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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