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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of 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 digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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