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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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