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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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