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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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