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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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