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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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