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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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