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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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