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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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