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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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