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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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