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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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