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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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