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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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