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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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