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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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