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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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