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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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