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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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