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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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