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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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