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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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