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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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