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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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