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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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