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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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