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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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