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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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