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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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