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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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