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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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