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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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