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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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