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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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