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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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