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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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