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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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