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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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