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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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