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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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