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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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