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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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