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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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