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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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