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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates 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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