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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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