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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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