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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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