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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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