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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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