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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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