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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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