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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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