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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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