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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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