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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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