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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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