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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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