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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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