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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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