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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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