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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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