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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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