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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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