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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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