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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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