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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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