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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines 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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