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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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