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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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