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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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