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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education