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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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