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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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