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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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