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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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