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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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