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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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