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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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