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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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