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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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