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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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