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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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