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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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