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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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