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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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