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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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