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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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