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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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