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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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