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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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