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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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