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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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