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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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