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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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