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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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