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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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