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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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