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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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