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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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