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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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