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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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