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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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