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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major 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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