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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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