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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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