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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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