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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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