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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources