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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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