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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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