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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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