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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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