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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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