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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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