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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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