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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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