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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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