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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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