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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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