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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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