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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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