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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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