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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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