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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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