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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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