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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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