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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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