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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new 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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