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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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