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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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