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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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