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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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