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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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