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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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