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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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