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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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