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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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