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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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