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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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