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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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