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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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