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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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