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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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