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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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