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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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