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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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