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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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