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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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