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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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