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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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