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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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