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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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