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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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