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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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