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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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