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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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