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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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