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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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