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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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