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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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