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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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