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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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