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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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