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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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