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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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