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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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