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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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