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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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