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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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