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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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