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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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