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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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