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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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