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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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