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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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