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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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