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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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