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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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