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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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