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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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