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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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