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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers 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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