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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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