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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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