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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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