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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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