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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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