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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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