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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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