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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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