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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important 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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