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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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