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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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