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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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