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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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