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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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