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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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