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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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