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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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