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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the 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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