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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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