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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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