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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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