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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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