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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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