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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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