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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify 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 massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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