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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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