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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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