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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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