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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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