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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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