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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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