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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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