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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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