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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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