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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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