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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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