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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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