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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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