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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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