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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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