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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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