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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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