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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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