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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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