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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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