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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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