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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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