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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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