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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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