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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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