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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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