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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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