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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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