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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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