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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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