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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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