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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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