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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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