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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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