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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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