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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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