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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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