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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education