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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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