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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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