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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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