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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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