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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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