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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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