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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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