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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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