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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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