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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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