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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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