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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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