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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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