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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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