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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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