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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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