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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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