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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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