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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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