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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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