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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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