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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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