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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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