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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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