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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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