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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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