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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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