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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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