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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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