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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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