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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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