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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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