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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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