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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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