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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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