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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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