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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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