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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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