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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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