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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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