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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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