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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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