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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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