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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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