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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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