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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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