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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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