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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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