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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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