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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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