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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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