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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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