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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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