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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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