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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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