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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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