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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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