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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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