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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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