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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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