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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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