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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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