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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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