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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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