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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace 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 exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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