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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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