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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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