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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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