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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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