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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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