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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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