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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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