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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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