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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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