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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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