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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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