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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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