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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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