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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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