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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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