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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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