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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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