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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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