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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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