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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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