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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational 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 dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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