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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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