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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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