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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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