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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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