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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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