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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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