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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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