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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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