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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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