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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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