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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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