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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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