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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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