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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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