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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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