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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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