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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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