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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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