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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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