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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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