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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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