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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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