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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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