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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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