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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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