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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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