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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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