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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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